New Book Points the Way to Business Training

Executive MBA, an Innovative Approach Combining Work and Study

New York, NY (March, 2004) - Xlibris Press today announced the release of The Executive MBA: An Insider's Guide for Working Professionals in Pursuit of Graduate Business Education , a book that provides an abundance of insider information about why employees and employers should consider the Executive Masters in Business Administration (EMBA) as an alternative to the traditional MBA. Author Jason A. Price, M.S., M.B.A., and founder of EMBA World ( www.embaworld.com ) describes the value of a hands-on, real world business education over a theoretical one. He provides strategies on how applicants can increase their chances of being accepted, explains the career advantages of combining study and work, and provides thoughtful insight into institution selection and the corporate sponsorship process.

"Hopefully this innovative form of graduate business education can move out from under the shadows of traditional and part time MBA programs and give more people options for their professional growth," explains Mr. Price.

Even in these challenging economic times, the Executive MBA opens new opportunities for both employees and employers alike. Prospective students can often get sponsorship for their education while maintaining full-time employment and still graduate in two years. Mr. Price outlines approaches to finding the right school; how to successfully apply; strategies for financing; and a host of other useful suggestions including testimonials from graduates, sponsors and educators. The Executive MBA describes how the EMBA can enhance an employee's existing position and help the student stay current with the best thinking on strategic business, financial, and other organizational issues. An EMBA education provides an extremely stimulating educational and creative environment through interaction and networking with other working peers and highly respected business educators. Additional chapters take a look at doctors, lawyers, working parents and others who have attended an Executive MBA program. Prospective students can go inside the classroom.

For corporations, the book gives a thorough review of the education, a framework for candidate selection, and a guideline on best practices to create an innovative sponsorship method for employers that protects the firm's financial investment. New funding options are available that are equitable to employee and employer. Mr. Price also presents a comprehensive profile of over 180 U.S. and international programs examining class size, program duration, schedules, program focus, and more than 30 other variables important for EMBA program selection. A “For the Employer” section can be found at www.embaworld.com.

The reader benefits from the contributions of diverse business and academic sources, including senior managers of Fortune 500 corporations, nonprofit organizations, and the faculty and administrators of many of the top academic institutions. Since Mr. Price is not affiliated with a specific institution, he is able to portray an objective position on current EMBA programs.

About the Author

Jason A. Price, M.S., M.B.A., obtained an EMBA degree through a sponsorship program while maintaining full-time employment. He is also founder of EMBA World, a voluntary organization of EMBA graduates addressing such workforce issues. EMBA World is unaffiliated with any university. Visit www.embaworld.com.

The Executive MBA * By Jason Price

An Insider's Guide for Working Professionals in Pursuit of Graduate Business Education

Trade Paperback; $21.99; «pagecount» 250 pages; 1-4134-2801-0 * Cloth Hardback; $31.99; 250 pages; 1-4134-2802-9

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Xlibris is a strategic partner of Random House Ventures, LLC, and a subsidiary of Random House, Inc. For more information, contact Xlibris at (888) 795-4274 or on the web at www.Xlibris.com.